Grief Lending Library

An essential part of the Academy, the Kim Peterson Memorial Grief Lending Library houses an extensive collection of books and resources for all ages, available for check out.

Located at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway (3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines), the library is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Use the below categories to assist with your search.

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Children and Terminal Illness
  • Children's Books
  • Death of a Child
  • Death of a Partner
  • Death of a Pet
  • General Adult Grief
  • Helping Teens and Children
  • Professionals
  • Spanish Language
  • Sudden Death
  • Teen Books

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Found Newman, Jeff (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)

For ages 4-8. In this picture book without words, you get taken through the story of a little girl, who lost her dog some time ago. She finds another lost dog on the street one day, and falls in love with him. Until, she spots his picture on a missing flyers in town. What should she do, and how hard will it be?

  • Pet Loss
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Lost and Found: remembering a sister Yeomans, Ellen (Centering Corporation, 2000)

Ages 2-4. “Grandma said we lost Paige. My parents said she died.” A young girl wonders what her family will be like without Paige. She also wonders if she is still a sister. In the end she discovers that Paige will always be her sister and will always be a part of her family.

  • Death of a Sibling
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